ADOR, the agency behind NewJeans, has officially responded to the ultimatum issued by the group's members.

In a statement released on November 27th, ADOR said, "This statement is in response to the actions taken after the artist's formal notice," and emphasized that they hope Belift Lab will take Hanni's situation seriously and show mutual respect.

The agency added, "We have been careful to avoid unnecessary controversy over this matter, but despite our efforts, the issue remains unresolved. Now, we are sharing our stance." ADOR also pointed out that Belift Lab's version of events is "completely different" from Hanni’s account.

ADOR clarified the situation, explaining that Hanni clearly remembers a comment from a Belift Lab member on May 27th, telling her to "ignore it" or "just pass by."

The agency argued that it is unfair to ask Hanni to recall the entire situation in detail, especially since it was a brief moment.

The agency expressed full trust in Hanni’s words, stating, "We deeply regret the harm Hanni has experienced." ADOR urged Belift Lab to take her injury seriously and demonstrate respect, while avoiding further controversy regarding ADOR's artists.

Earlier, on November 13th, all members of NewJeans sent a formal notice to ADOR, demanding the return of former CEO Min Hee Jin, a thorough investigation into internal HYBE documents, and an apology from the manager who told Hanni to "ignore it."

The members also made it clear that if serious breaches of their contracts were not fixed, they would consider terminating their agreements.

The notice was received by ADOR on November 14th, with a response deadline set for November 28th.

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Actress Lim Ji Yeon is finally opening up about the unexpected backlash she received after showing support for actor Jung Woo Sung during his controversial return to the public eye.

In an interview on January 23rd, following the end of her drama The Tale of Lady Ok, Lim Ji Yeon spoke candidly about the situation that caused a stir at the 45th Blue Dragon Film Awards in November last year.

At the event, Jung Woo Sung made his public return after facing controversy surrounding an “illegitimate child” with model Moon Ga Bi. While Jung Woo Sung took the stage to apologize, Lim Ji Yeon was seen clapping and cheering for him.

Reflecting on that moment, Lim Ji Yeon shared, "It was a brief moment, so it’s hard to say whether it was right or wrong." She added, "I didn’t expect the public’s reaction. On the other hand, I was cautious since The Tale of Lady Ok was airing at the time."

For those who missed it, Jung Woo Sung and Moon Ga Bi, who had been in a relationship since 2022, revealed last year that they were expecting a child.

The actor took full responsibility for the situation and issued an apology during the awards ceremony, saying, "I’m sorry for causing concern and disappointment to everyone who has shown me love and support. I will bear all the criticism, and I promise to take full responsibility as a father to my son".

However, while Jung Woo Sung addressed the controversy, it was Lim Ji Yeon’s show of support that sparked controversy.

She cheered enthusiastically for Jung Woo Sung, while actress Hye Ri, who was seated next to her, kept a neutral, expressionless face. This led to a wave of criticism from some netizens who questioned Lim Ji Yeon’s reaction.

It’s worth noting that Lim Ji Yeon’s agency, Artist Company, was co-founded by Jung Woo Sung and actor Lee Jung Jae, both of whom currently serve as directors.

Could this connection have influenced Lim Ji Yeon’s public display of support? She’s still processing the response, and fans are curious to know how she’ll handle the fallout moving forward.

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